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Indy 500 winner Palou not switching to F1

May 29 Indy 500 winner Alex Palou has ruled himself out of the running for a switch to Formula 1. The 28-year-old is widely considered the best driver in Indycar right now, with titles in 2021, 2023 and 2024. Palou flirted with Formula 1 through a McLaren testing deal, but a contract dispute led him to firmly commit to Indycar. Last Sunday, a few hours after the chequered flag flew in Monaco, he became the first Spanish driver to win the Indy 500. Nonetheless, he now admits to the Indianapolis Star newspaper: '(F1) is not calling me anymore. 'I still follow it. It's a huge series. It's amazing. I'm a big fan, but I don't think they're having as much fun as I'm having here,' Palou...
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